After Virtue by Alasdair MacIntyre
A Study in Moral Theory
This book is a critique of contemporary moral philosophy, arguing that modern ethical theories have failed to provide a coherent basis for moral judgments. The author believes that the Enlightenment project of justifying morality through reason has ultimately failed, leading to a culture of emotivism where moral arguments are reduced to expressions of personal preference. The author suggests a return to Aristotelian virtue ethics, emphasizing the importance of moral character and the role of community in ethical life.
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- Published
- 1981
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-350
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory
- Hyveiden Jäljillä. Moraaliteoreettinen Tutkimus
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